Jason's OMAD Journal
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Way to go! Are you getting stronger with your lifts as your losing?0
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Way to go! Are you getting stronger with your lifts as your losing?
Hard question to answer... I was pretty decent in the strength category last year, and then I tore a biceps tendon. After surgery to reattach it and 6 weeks of recovery, the doc cleared me to begin rehab on my own, which was very slow. So to get everything back in balance, last month I started a Stronglifts 5x5 over from the start. If you are not familiar, it only uses 5 compound lifts and is a great tool (I would argue one of the best) for establishing strength. The program starts everyone off with an empty bar for everything except deadlifts, and increases the weight 5lbs each workout. So...to answer your question, compared to where I was, the workout is not very challenging, yet. I already can start to feel the increases and know the tough part is coming.
I would recommend Stronglifts to anyone starting out. It will give you a great base for both strength and form, then you can tailor your strength workouts later. There is a great app for it as well..1 -
@Vanguard1
I've not done that program but it sounds good. I am a believer in doing compound lifts and not a million isolation lifts. I read some of the Leangain's guys weight lifting recommendations and modified that a bit for what I liked.
My routine now is I perform the lifts twice a week, I do an inverse pyramid with two warm up sets and it goes like this:
7 x .5GW (goal weight) - warmup set
3 x .75GW - warmup set
10 x GW - a lot more than what leangains recommends
10 x .9GW
10 x .8 GW
If I can do all that, then I move up 5-lbs or the next increment.
I think starting very light and moving up is smart. I had a knee injury end of last year and I haven't done leg presses or deadlifts cause of it and am starting at ground zero there with the bar just starting yesterday.
I'm doing bench, lat pull-down, mil press, row, dips, upright rows, crunches, backups on Tues and Fri and
deadlift, leg presses, and calf raises on Mon and Thurs after running.
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Stronglifts consists of 2 workouts, alternating, with a rest day in between.
Workout A: Squat, Bench press, Barbell row
Workout B- Squat, Overhead press, Deadlift
Good compound push/ pull program.
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Terrible night last night. I had way too few calories for dinner, but was feeling fine, so I let it go. About 9:00 I was feeling, weak, absolutely no energy, dizzy, so I ate so much crap food (chips, pretzels, oreos) I couldn't even log it because I would have no clue where to start. I am paying for it this morning as my body feels terrible from all of the junk. Lesson learned, get enough, high quality, calories!0
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awh sorry to hear that! don't despair though. I'm sure its not going to stop you from getting back where you need to be
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Hope your feeling better soon!!!0
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Yeah, the weak, tired nights are my downfall as well. I've learned that lesson too.0
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I got a good workout in, lots of water and seem to be back on track now, thanks!!0
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That's excellent 0
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That's good to hear 0
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Yep! totally been there too. But you are right the more nutrient dense foods you eat the better off you will be! Glad to see you are back on track. We all have these days, and we learn from them and move on. Now get it!!0
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Been there done that!0
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That steak should hold you over well for tomorrow!0
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27 March - 214.327 Feb 17 - 225.8
06 March 17 - 224.2
13 March - 217.6
20 March - 214.2
My clothes fit much better and co workers say they can see a difference. I guess the workouts are causing the stall, but I feel great and am loving the OMAD lifestyle!!! I cant wait for April 1 to take my measurements.3 -
You're doing so well! I agree. I'm sure its the workouts . As long as you look better and feel better, don't worry what the scale says.2
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You might not see the loss on the scale but I'm sure you will on the measurements 0
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I ordered a Misfit Shine yesterday, I have used the trackers before and they really help me get up and move during the day.0
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Great posts, keep 'em coming!!!0
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What does the tracker do?0
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Steps, sleep, in theory a more accurate picture of calories burned.3
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Trackers are the best! They really do motivate you to get all your "steps" in or whatever else you strive for! I sit on my rump 9 hours a day at work so I know I'm not getting the minimal movement I need. The struggle...ha!! Happy to see you are having fun and finding new ways to motivate you!!
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I've got a garmin 230 and really like it. I can look at it and think if I eat under that today, I should lose some weight or I can eat up to that and not gain!0
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I guess I need to look up those two trackers...Thanks 0
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I like the fitbit HR, because I think heart rate and duration are what it's all about . . . . says the fat guy who is still trying to get in shape in his 50's . . .
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I don't know if heart rate tells how many calories we burn or not. If someone is in good shape their heart will be slower for the equivalent amount of power output than someone who isn't in as good of shape. Do they take that into account?0
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27 March - 214.327 Feb 17 - 225.8
06 March 17 - 224.2
13 March - 217.6
20 March - 214.2
My clothes fit much better and co workers say they can see a difference. I guess the workouts are causing the stall, but I feel great and am loving the OMAD lifestyle!!! I cant wait for April 1 to take my measurements.
I bet that feels great! You're progress is brilliant! I look forward to your update 0
